From root: lipad
Usage Note
Paglipad refers to the act of flying or a scheduled aircraft journey. Paglipad ng saranggola refers to the flying of a kite.
Examples
" Naantala ang paglipad. "
Natural Translation
The flight was delayed.
Literal Translation
Delayed the flight.
" Ang paglipad ng eroplano ay mabilis. "
Natural Translation
The airplane's flight is fast.
Literal Translation
The flight of airplane is fast.
" Dahil sa malakas na bagyo, ipinagpaliban ang lahat ng paglipad papuntang Cebu hanggang bukas ng umaga. "
Natural Translation
Because of the strong storm, all flights to Cebu were postponed until tomorrow morning.
Literal Translation
Because of strong storm, postponed the all of flight going-to Cebu until tomorrow of morning.
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